Le Café de la Fontaine

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Le Café de la Fontaine, Roussillon: A Michelin-Recommended Provencal Bistrot

Le Café de la Fontaine is the second restaurant of Le Phébus & Spa, a five-star Relais & Châteaux property set in a historic stone mas between Gordes and Roussillon. While its sibling, La Table de Xavier Mathieu, holds a Michelin star, this bistrot offers a more casual way to experience the same Provencal generosity.

Chef Xavier Mathieu's Provencal Cuisine

Chef-proprietor Xavier Mathieu, a native of the Luberon, draws on five generations of family roots. At Le Café de la Fontaine, he translates his passion for the region’s terroir into accessible, sun-drenched dishes. The kitchen works with local produce, herbs from the garrigue, and the aromatic flavours that define Mediterranean cooking. The result is an interpretation of classic Provencal recipes that feels both honest and refined.

The Bistrot Experience

The restaurant occupies a light-filled space within the mas, with outdoor seating that looks out over the valley and the ochre cliffs of Roussillon. The atmosphere is welcoming and unhurried – a place for a long lunch or a relaxed dinner. A set lunch menu is available, making it easy to sample the chef’s seasonal cooking. The bistrot also features as part of the hotel’s “Lunch & Spa” offer, combining a meal with access to the spa.

Michelin Recognition

In 2026, Le Café de la Fontaine was awarded the Michelin Recommended distinction, a testament to the consistent quality of Xavier Mathieu’s cooking in this more informal setting. It is a worthy addition to the Luberon’s dining scene, offering a genuine taste of Provence without the formality of a starred table.